Annie Missouri Ash
F, #7373, b. 22 April 1867, d. 25 November 1937
| Father* | Abraham Ash b. 12 Nov 1822 |
| Mother* | Mahala Elizabeth Kile b. 13 Jan 1851, d. 25 Mar 1910 |
| Charts | Ash (maternal side) - Johann Adam Esch (Immigrant 1772), (aka Adam Ash) |
| Sources* | Source(s): All source material from Cindy Crawford 5840 St Rt 133 Batavia OH 45103. | |
| Birth* | 22 April 1867 | Annie Missouri Ash was born on 22 April 1867 at Doddridge Co., West Virginia, Official birth certificate book 1 page 32 shows Masonine Ash born 13 Apr 1867 father Abraham Ash mother Elizabeth Ash. |
| (InHomeOf) Census1870 | 1870 | She appeared on the 1870 census in the household of Abraham Ash, Pg 67 #4-4, Cologne - Union Twnshp, Mason Co., West Virginia. Her info on the census included - Ash, Missouri 3 b.VA. |
| (InHomeOf) Census1880 | 1880 | Annie Missouri Ash appeared on the 1880 census in the household of Abraham Ash, ED 109 sht 12 line 2, Buffalo District, Putnam Co., West Virginia. Her info on the census included - Ash, Missouri 13 b.WV. |
| Note* | Note(s): Since she was Missouri in childhood census, could she have taken the name after older sister Annie in the 1860 census but unknown later? Maybe Annie died? | |
| Marriage* | Annie Missouri Ash married Francis Marion Eddy. | |
| Story* | Report from The Children's Home 5050 Madison Rd Cincinnati OH 45227-1493. Grace Eddy was born on Dec 25, 1899 in Cincinnati Ohio. Her parents were Francis and Annie Ash Eddy who were natives of West Virginia. Annie's occupation was a nurse. Frank Eddy's occupation according to a Oct 9, 1896 entry is laborer-upholster by trade. According to the record Annie's residence was unknown since 1916. In an 1896 record on Ruth Eddy they make a reference that Annie Eddy lived on Front Street and Broadway. Listed as a religious preference in the record is a P. They may have been Protestant. Grace's siblings were Ruth, Elizabeth, Isaac, Alena, Charles, and John. On June 5, 1912 Elizabeth, Grace, and Isaac were admitted into The Children's Home. In Grace's surrender record it mentions that Grace's mother had many hardships and showed minimal interest until of late. It then mentions court but little more than that. It does appear that juvenile court had some interaction and involvement in the decision to place Grace. A dictation dated on that same day makes a regerence that Grace's father, Francis, was dead and gives no residence or status on Grace's mother - Annie Ash. On July 13, 1926 Alena Eddy was admitted into The Children's Home. She is a sibling of Grace. The cause of Alena's admission states - homeless. She was brought by Miss Tehan of Juvenile Court. A Jan 3, 1907 dictation states that the children were permanently committed to Bethany Home at Glendale. It further states that the history of this case is missing from the files of Juvenile Court. Grace was placed in July of 192 by H.D.Clarke in the Emerling home in Ohio City, OH. It was four miles east and the Emerlings had a farm with 85 acres. There was a Protestant Church close by and school was one mile away from their farm. It made reference that they may adopt. This information was found in our archives of our "Surrender Books". Children who were adopted through The Children's Home are referenced in one of the surrender books depending on the year of the surrender. Grace was only at The Children's Home for about a month. On March 21, 1913 a "cheerful letter" was written by Grace and received by The Children's Home and Mrs Emerling added that Grace was doing fine. On Dec 26, 1913 a dictation states that Grace had a good report card for the 4th and 5th grade. On July 21, 1914 an entry states that Mr Emerling died three weeks ago. Sep 4, 1916 dictation states that Grace is doing well and has "a good house". She finished the 6th grade and is in good health. On Dec 10, 1916 the worker received a "nice letter from Grace who is well and happy". She is now in the 7th grade and attends S.S. On Feb 3, 1917 Grace sent a letter for her sister who is Bethany House and the worker forwarded it to her. The record does not give a name of the siter but is most likely Ruth due to the next entry. On Aug 14, 1918 Grace's sister Ruth writes to Grace and tells Grace about her husband who earns $175.00 per month before going to war. Ruth was unhappy because the worker could not tell her where Grace was. Grace once wrote that she preferred not to have them know her address at that time. On Apr 19, 1921 the worker received word that Grace's health was good and that she was married on Dec 22, 1920 to Howard S Miller. A reference was made to Ohio City, Ohio but it is not clear if that is where the wedding took place or where Miller was from. Reference to Isaac Eddy was also found in the same record volume as Grace Eddy. Isaac was born in 1903. He was in The Children's Home for boys. On Jan 3, 1907 he was permanently committed by Juvenile Court to Bethany Home in Glendale. On Nov 23, 1912 Isaac was brought by a Sister Irene from Bethany Home to place. It appears that he was placed adoptivly by H.D.Clarke in West Virginia. On Oct 6, 1913 there is a dictation that states that Isaac has a good card report. It further states that Isaac was a "very good boy and good at farm duties". On Dec 30, 1913 Isaac writes of a nice Christmas and states that he is in 5th grade. On Sep 28, 1916 Isaac was visited by a worker who reported that Isaac was in perfect health, well satisfied, fine boy. The foster parents are fond of him and it is a "splendid home". On Jan 15, 1920 Isaac was visited again and was in high school at Jane Lue. [my note: this may be Jane Lew, Lewis, WV - a clue where to look for him in 1920 census] The dictation stated that Isaac was "full of energy, learns quickly, but does not like school. Ruth Eddy was born on Feb 25, 1895 in Cincinnati. The cause for her admission was poverty. She was brought to The Children's Home by her mother, Annie Eddy. The record indicates that her husband had been sick and in the hospital. That same day Ruth was taken by her mother. It appears, as mentioned that Ruth later lived at the Bethany Home and was permanently committed to live there in 1907. Under Paternal Relatives for Ruth it lists Charles and John Eddy and Belfaire, OH. It is unclear if Belfaire is where they lived, it simply has the city written under their names. This information was gathered from admission records for Grace, Ruth, Isaac, and Eddy [sic] along with information from Grace's surrender record. We would not have anymore information regarding Ruth because she lived at Bethany Home and we do not have access to those records. the record does indicate that Grace and Ruth did keep in touch through correspondence and much of this was done through The Children's Home. No additional information was available regarding Grace's siblings besides what was referenced above. Cards from Bethany Home for Girls:. No. 182 dated Dec 19__ (not complete). Name: Ruth Arabelle Eddy. Place & date of birth: Cin. O. Feb 25, 1895. Father's name: Francis Eddy. Living: no - Occupation: shoemaker - Religion: church. Mother's maiden name: Annie Ash. Living: yes - Religion: church. Address: 1026 West Sixth St. Baptized: yes - Church: Church - Confirmed: yes. History: Placed in House of Refuge 1908. No. 183 dated 29 Dec 19__ (not complete). Name: Mary Elizabeth Eddy. Place & date of birth Cin. O. Dec. 11, 1897. Father's name: Sister to 182. Baptized: yes - Church: Church - Confirmed: yes. History: Went to married sister July 1917. No. 184 dated Dec 29 1906 Name: Grace Cramer Eddy. Place & date of birth: Cin. O. Dec 25, 1899. Father's name: Sister to Nos. 182-183. Baptized: yes - Church: Church. History: Placed with Mr Clark, Children's County Home Association for adoption 1913. Additional notes: Received at bethany Home Dec 27, 1906. Grace Cramer Eddy born at Cincinnati O. Dec 25, 1899. Father's name Francis Eddy - dead, was shoemaker by trade. Mother's maiden name Annie Ash - living. Mother 1026 W 6th St. Grandmothers on both sides at Wheeling WVa. Baptized in S.Paul Cathedral Cin.O. TAKE NOTE that the address of 1026 W 6th St is shown on Francis Eddy's death certificate to be the same address as City Branch Hospital. | |
| Military | Annie Missouri Ash was in the military Received some kind of pension because granddaughter helped her learn to write her name to receive it. NOT on Civil War pension index (at least for Union). | |
| Marriage* | She married Benjamin J Morris. | |
| Death* | 25 November 1937 | Annie Missouri Ash died on 25 November 1937 at Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., Ohio, at age 70 Official death certificate #6946 Anna Morris 1486 Fitzpatrick spouse Ben Morris died 24 Nov 1937 born 22 Apr 1867 father Abraham Ash mother Elizabeth unknown informant Ruth Richmond. |
| Relationships | 1st cousin 2 times removed of Kathryn Ann Rhinehart 1st cousin of Tillman E Ash |
Family 1 | Francis Marion Eddy b. 1845, d. 22 Mar 1906 | |
| Marriage* | She married Francis Marion Eddy. | |
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Family 2 | Benjamin J Morris | |
| Marriage* | Annie Missouri Ash married Benjamin J Morris. | |
| Last Edited | 7 Aug 2005 |